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Reuters is reporting that Chrysler issued new recalls July 3, 2013 affecting 840,000 vehicles mostly in the U.S. These recalls follow last month's recalls of 1.56 million Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Libertys for potential fire danger in rear-end collisions because gas tanks were placed  behind the rear bumpers and rear axles.  The July 3rd recalls, Chrysler said, are for cars, SUVs and pickup trucks; cars because of an active-restraint headrest issue, minivans for possible malfunctioning side airbags and pickup trucks for electronic stability control software problems.

Headrests

The headrests are designed to move forward during rear-end vehicle crashes but may be unable to do so because of potentially faulty micro computer components.  A micro computer component worldwide shortage resulted from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Chrysler will fix 2011-2013 Chrysler Sebrings, Chrysler 200s, Dodge Avengers and Jeep Libertys as well as 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro SUVs by upgrading power modules or "occupant restraint control modules" according to papers filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  

Airbags

2013 Dodge Caravans, Chrysler Town & Countrys, and Ram Cargo Vans have side airbags in which the software component was improperly programmed.  This improper programming could affect the deployment of the airbags.

Electronic Stability Control Software

69,000, 2013 Ram 1500 pickup trucks, which have all-wheel drive, may have an electronic stability control software glitch, according to Chrysler.  Dealers report that the electronic stability control lamps are illuminated which indicates the electronic stability control system is disabled.

"Properly working headrests, airbags and electronic stability controls are imperative to the safety of vehicle occupants should there be automobile accidents or truck accidents.  Again, I urge owners of vehicles affected by these most recent recalls to take their vehicles in for service and have these issues fixed.  For more information on recalls go to NHTSA Recalls.  You may also register for email alerts at Recalls.gov," says Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorney, Randall L. Spivey.

Personal Injury Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by less than 2 percent of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 1,600 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at  239. 337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com  for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.